CAC is not a recognized or standard abbreviation for a specific drug. However, it can stand for Calcium Carbonate, a medication used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels.
While "CAC" isn't a common abbreviation for a drug, consider these possibilities:
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Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3): This is the most likely meaning.
- What it is: Calcium carbonate is an over-the-counter medication used as an antacid and calcium supplement.
- Why it's used: It helps treat conditions caused by low calcium levels, such as osteoporosis (weak bones), osteomalacia/rickets (soft bones), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and latent tetany (a muscle disease). It's also used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach.
- How it works: Calcium carbonate works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing calcium levels in the blood.
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Other possibilities: Without further context, it's impossible to rule out the extremely unlikely possibility that "CAC" is a very specific or local abbreviation used in a particular hospital or research setting. However, this is highly improbable if you encountered this acronym without context.
Therefore, based on the available information and common usage, CAC most likely refers to Calcium Carbonate. If you have more context where you encountered this abbreviation, it might help determine its specific meaning.
